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Knoxville, TN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

The Tennessee Fund is seeking a highly self-motivated individual to join the Tennessee Fund team for a one-year development assistantship. Bachelors degree is required. Masters degree and experience in collegiate athletics development stewardship events or related field preferred. Computer phone and demonstrated organizational skills necessary. Position involves weekend and after-hours work as needed. This position will gain valuable experience regarding donor stewardship and event execution within a development office. This position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.



Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director of Stewardship Signature Events & Donor Experience
  • Assist in the implementation of creative stewardship initiatives for annual fund and major gift donors.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of exclusive events for Shareholders Society members.
  • Work collaboratively with a team utilizing communication and creativity to best service donors.
  • Help with various special events and game days throughout the year.
  • Provide excellent customer service to donors and guests day-to-day in the office at events and on gamedays.
  • Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Related Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Represent the Tennessee Fund in a positive manner through interactions with donors fans and alumni.
  • Incorporate new ideas to acknowledge and show gratitude for Tennessee Fund donors.
  • Build relationships with new and loyal Tennessee donors.
  • Produce invitations for special events using various creative platforms.
  • Work athletic and donor events on occasional weeknights and weekends when needed.
  • Experience with ThankView and Adobe Creative Cloud preferred.

Goals of the Assistantship:

  • Provide a first-hand experience in a NCAA Division I development office.
  • Develop the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a full-time position following the assistantship.


Qualifications

The Development Assistant serves approximately 40 hours a week and some nights and weekends are required. The pay range for this position starts at $31200. This is a non-exempt hourly position. Overtime pay may be applied as applicable. This position is scheduled for a one-year term; it may be extended upon mutual agreement.

Previous development assistants with the Tennessee Fund have accepted full-time positions at the University of Tennessee Clemson Michigan State NC State Northwestern Oklahoma and Tulane among numerous other Division I institutions directly following the development assistantship.

For questions please contact:

Megan Henderson

Assistant Athletic Director of Stewardship Signature Events & Donor Experience

1551 Lake Loudoun Blvd. 1st Floor Brenda Lawson Athletic Building Knoxville TN 37996



Employment Type

Full-Time

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